Financial Reporting Accountant - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

TP ICAP Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market infrastructure firm in London is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role entails managing statutory reporting obligations, ensuring timely delivery of financial statements, and collaborating with various finance functions. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers a chance to engage in finance-related projects within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post qualification experience.
• Understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience dealing with internal and external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of annual financial statements for EMEA entities.
• Compile accurate financial statements according to accounting standards.
• Assist with audits and communication with external auditors.

Skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / CA / ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, Onestream)

Job description

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - 12 month Fixed Term Contract page is loaded## Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - 12 month Fixed Term Contractlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R4515The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.**Role Overview**This role is within the Financial Reporting team which is responsible for the main statutory and financial reporting obligations within the wider EMEA Finance team across TP ICAP, particularly the statutory reporting for all the legal entities within the EMEA region. This role is focussed on ensuring all statutory reporting obligations are delivered in a timely and accurate manner.. This role offers the opportunity to actively contribute to a range of Finance-related projects and initiatives. It's a hands-on finance position that requires a self-driven professional with exceptional communication, organisational, managerial, and analytical abilities. Being able to work efficiently whilst ensuring a quality and controlled delivery of information is paramount. Collaboration with various other functions within the finance department will be a significant aspect of this role.This opportunity is being hired on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis.**Role Responsibilities*** Manage the delivery of annual financial statements for EMEA controlled entities.* Compile and review accurate financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g. IFRS and UK GAAP).* Assist in drafting technical papers for approval to support accounting decisions.* Assist with year end and interim audits including communication with external auditors.* Adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies for financial reporting and disclosures.* Provide input into the development of reporting systems, controls and finance automation of current BAU processes.* Preparation of high quality regular and ad hoc financial information, applying critical evaluation and making recommendations suitable for senior management.* Stay current with changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and apply them appropriately.* Build strong working relationships across wider Finance team including Tax, Treasury and the Company Secretarial team.**Experience / Competencies**Essential* Qualified accountant (ACA / CA / ACCA or equivalent) with at least 3 years post qualification experience in a similar position.* Strong understanding and technical knowledge of accounting principles, UK GAAP and IFRS as well as capacity to quickly understand the differences of other local GAAPs.* Self-motivated individual, taking responsibility and ownership in delivering high quality work within set deadlines.* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.* Meticulous attention to detail.* Demonstrates a risk and controls mindset, ensuring deliverables are documented appropriately.* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experience in navigating various accounting systems for efficient data management and reporting.* Experience in dealing with internal and external auditors and handling audit requests.Desired* Understanding and implementation of new and existing technical accounting standards.* Experience in managing small teams, including training and development of junior staff.* Experience of working in or with financial services businesses regulated by the FCA.* Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, Onestream) and advanced Excel skills.* Experience with multi-currency ledgers and complex consolidations.* Commercial mindset, with the ability to identify problems, propose and implement solutions.* Experience in finance automation delivering new reporting requirements and process change.***Role Band & Level:*** Professional 5#LI-ASO #LI-Hybrid**Company Statement**We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.**Location**UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London**Connecting clients, communities and colleagues for sustainable growth**TP ICAP connects people, platforms, ideas, and insight across the world’s financial, energy and commodities markets. As a global leader in market infrastructure and data-led solutions, we enhance market access, increase efficiencies, and unlock possibilities.**Work with us**Joining TP ICAP puts you at the heart of markets that matter.You’ll have the freedom to innovate and act on your initiative. We’ll train you and build your abilities in your specialist area, so that you can become an expert in your field. And all within a connected network that’s there to set you up for success.TP ICAP Group is a collection of premium brands each with a distinct, client-focused offering. Underpinning and connecting these client-facing brands is the financial security, operational strength and know-how we have as a Group.Connections are at the heart of what we do. We combine our people’s know-how with the latest technology to improve price discovery, trade execution and liquidity flow.Connections create strength. Through them, we help our clients to manage risk, realise investment strategies and expand the scope for growth.And connections act as a catalyst. Sparking richer solutions for our clients to break new ground, modernising markets for future performance, and creating dynamic careers for our people. Our capacity to connect builds trust, supports communities and gives us the power to anticipate and respond to change, whatever direction the world takes. It’s what makes TP ICAP a mainstay in the global markets, now and in the future.TP ICAP. We connect.